By Kirsta Millar, Director of Policy A strong and mighty contingent of Virginia advocates made the trip to Washington, D.C. for the 2025 National Breast Cancer Coalition (NBCC) Advocate Leadership Summit and Lobby Day, May 3-6. VBCF awarded Noss Scholarships* to seven volunteer advocates from all regions of the Commonwealth to attend. Advocates traveled from…
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VBCF is thrilled to welcome two new staff members to our dedicated team – Shelley Callahan and Antonia Arias-Magallon. Shelley is joining us as our statewide Director of Development, and Antonia (Toni) is our Southwest Virginia Events Manager. Together, they are working to retain and build community relationships for mission-focused fundraising to strengthen and expand our…
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By Erin Steigleder, MSW, Director of Programs When it comes to breast cancer screening, you may be surprised to know that mammography isn’t the only game in town. We’re going to highlight six imaging tests that can be used in breast cancer screening and, spoiler, why you might end up sticking with mammography. Screening is…
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By Nikki Jennings, Resource Coordinator A key part of the Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation’s Resource Coordination Program is staying connected with leading cancer support organizations. These partnerships help us share the latest tools and information to support you along your breast cancer journey. These wonderful community connections continue to help us create a resource hub…
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This month, we remember Sudie Stultz—an extraordinary volunteer, founding member of the VBCF Peninsula Chapter, and driving force behind initiatives that continue to shape our work today. Sudie was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1993. Following her treatment, she transformed her experience into action, helping to establish the Peninsula Chapter and becoming a vital part…
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The 2025 Virginia General Assembly Session wrapped up on February 22, 2025, after a fast-paced but impactful session. Lawmakers introduced nearly 2,500 bills, alongside intense negotiations on amendments to the Commonwealth’s two-year budget. Now, all bills that passed both the House and Senate move to Governor Youngkin for review. He has until March 24, 2025,…
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We are deeply saddened to share that Don Geisler, a cherished member of our VBCF family, has passed away. Don’s journey with VBCF began through his wife, Barbara, who was active with our local chapters and state office. In 1996, when Barbara was diagnosed with breast cancer, Don stood by her side as they navigated…
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A Bold Suggestion: Should Alcohol Carry a Cancer Warning? In the past few weeks, we’ve seen some interesting headlines about alcohol. At the beginning of the year, Former Surgeon General Vivek Murthy recommended that alcohol start carrying a warning to people that imbibing alcohol can increase their risk of developing cancer, in addition to current…
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Waiting in line for half an hour in 15-degree weather outside the General Assembly did not deter our VBCF advocates! Despite the bitter cold and a packed legislative building, nearly 30 dedicated volunteer advocates from across the Commonwealth made a significant impact during our 2025 State Breast Cancer Advocacy Day last week. Advocates traveled from…
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Update! Just a quick update that due to many delays yesterday in the State Senate, our bill, SB1238 was not heard in the Commerce and Labor Committee after all. It should be on the agenda for Monday, January 27th now so stay tuned! Also, you have more time if you have not had a chance to reach…
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